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A Case of Ascariasis Mimicking Jejunal Intussusception

Year 2015, Volume: 5 Issue: 2, 123 - 126, 10.03.2015
https://doi.org/10.16899/ctd.95458

Abstract

Intussusception is the common abdominal emergency in early childhood. The clinical presentation is characterized by the triad of abdominal colics, red jelly stools (positive in 66%) and a palpable mass (70%). Ascariasis is a common infestation in tropical countries because of poor hygiene and low socioeconomic conditions. Ascariasis can cause serious intra-abdominal complications such as intestinal obstruction. We have reported a case of abdominal pain and intestinal obstruction, which was finally diagnosed as ascariasis.

The results of CT scanning in such patients, may be different from clinical finding in sometimes. In the differential diagnosis of recurrent abdominal pain, ascaris should be kept in mind by physicians in endemic areas.

 

References

  • Sivit CJ. Gastrointestinal emergencies in older infants and children. Radıol Clin North Am 1997:35:865-867.
  • Hefny AF, Saadeldin YA, Abu-Zidan FM. Management algorithm for intestinal obstruction due to ascariasis: a case report and review of the literature. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg 2009: 15(3):301–305.
  • Sridhar VB, Peter JH: Acute Gl and Surgical complications of Ascaris lumbricoides infection. Infect Med 2003; 20:154–9
  • Sarinas PS, Chitkara RK. Ascariasis and hookworm. Semin Respir Infect 1997;12:130 –7.
  • Selzer E, Barry M. Ascariasis. In: Guerrant RL, Walter DH, eds. Tropical infectious diseases principles, pathogens practice, vol. 2. Philadelphia, PA: Churchill Livingston; 1999:959–65.
  • Khuroo MS. Ascariasis. Gastroenterol Clin North Am 1996;25:553–77.
  • Suri S, Gupta S, Sudhakar PJ, Venkataramu NK, Sood B, Wig JD. Comparative evaluation of plain fi lms, ultrasound and CT in diagnosis of intestinal obstruction. Acta Radiol 1999;40:422–8.
  • Wasadikar PP, Kulkarni AB. Intestinal obstruction due to ascariasis. Br J Surg 1997;84:410–2.
  • Rodriguez EJ, Gama MA, Ornstein SM, Anderson WD. Ascariasis causing small bowel volvulus. Radiographics 2003;23:1201–93.
  • Yetim I, Ozkan OV, Semerci E, Abanoz R. Rare cause of intestinal obstruction, Ascaris lumbricoides infestation: two case reports. Cases J 2009;2:7970.
  • B. Ochoa, “Surgical complications of ascariasis,” World Journal of Surgery, vol. 15, pp. 222–227, 1991.

Jejunal İnvajinasyonu Taklit eden Askariazis

Year 2015, Volume: 5 Issue: 2, 123 - 126, 10.03.2015
https://doi.org/10.16899/ctd.95458

Abstract

Intussusception is the common abdominal emergency in early childhood. The clinical presentation is characterized by the triad of abdominal colics, red jelly stools (positive in 66%) and a palpable mass (70%). Ascariasis is a common infestation in tropical countries because of poor hygiene and low socioeconomic conditions. Ascariasis can cause serious intra-abdominal complications such as intestinal obstruction. We have reported a case of abdominal pain and intestinal obstruction, which was finally diagnosed as ascariasis.

The results of CT scanning in such patients, may be different from clinical finding in sometimes. In the differential diagnosis of recurrent abdominal pain, ascaris should be kept in mind by physicians in endemic areas.

 

References

  • Sivit CJ. Gastrointestinal emergencies in older infants and children. Radıol Clin North Am 1997:35:865-867.
  • Hefny AF, Saadeldin YA, Abu-Zidan FM. Management algorithm for intestinal obstruction due to ascariasis: a case report and review of the literature. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg 2009: 15(3):301–305.
  • Sridhar VB, Peter JH: Acute Gl and Surgical complications of Ascaris lumbricoides infection. Infect Med 2003; 20:154–9
  • Sarinas PS, Chitkara RK. Ascariasis and hookworm. Semin Respir Infect 1997;12:130 –7.
  • Selzer E, Barry M. Ascariasis. In: Guerrant RL, Walter DH, eds. Tropical infectious diseases principles, pathogens practice, vol. 2. Philadelphia, PA: Churchill Livingston; 1999:959–65.
  • Khuroo MS. Ascariasis. Gastroenterol Clin North Am 1996;25:553–77.
  • Suri S, Gupta S, Sudhakar PJ, Venkataramu NK, Sood B, Wig JD. Comparative evaluation of plain fi lms, ultrasound and CT in diagnosis of intestinal obstruction. Acta Radiol 1999;40:422–8.
  • Wasadikar PP, Kulkarni AB. Intestinal obstruction due to ascariasis. Br J Surg 1997;84:410–2.
  • Rodriguez EJ, Gama MA, Ornstein SM, Anderson WD. Ascariasis causing small bowel volvulus. Radiographics 2003;23:1201–93.
  • Yetim I, Ozkan OV, Semerci E, Abanoz R. Rare cause of intestinal obstruction, Ascaris lumbricoides infestation: two case reports. Cases J 2009;2:7970.
  • B. Ochoa, “Surgical complications of ascariasis,” World Journal of Surgery, vol. 15, pp. 222–227, 1991.
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Primary Language Turkish
Journal Section Case Report
Authors

Tamer Sekmenli This is me

İlhan Ciftci

Halil Emiroglu This is me

Mustafa Koplay This is me

Publication Date March 10, 2015
Published in Issue Year 2015 Volume: 5 Issue: 2

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APA Sekmenli, T., Ciftci, İ., Emiroglu, H., Koplay, M. (2015). Jejunal İnvajinasyonu Taklit eden Askariazis. Çağdaş Tıp Dergisi, 5(2), 123-126. https://doi.org/10.16899/ctd.95458
AMA Sekmenli T, Ciftci İ, Emiroglu H, Koplay M. Jejunal İnvajinasyonu Taklit eden Askariazis. J Contemp Med. May 2015;5(2):123-126. doi:10.16899/ctd.95458
Chicago Sekmenli, Tamer, İlhan Ciftci, Halil Emiroglu, and Mustafa Koplay. “Jejunal İnvajinasyonu Taklit Eden Askariazis”. Çağdaş Tıp Dergisi 5, no. 2 (May 2015): 123-26. https://doi.org/10.16899/ctd.95458.
EndNote Sekmenli T, Ciftci İ, Emiroglu H, Koplay M (May 1, 2015) Jejunal İnvajinasyonu Taklit eden Askariazis. Çağdaş Tıp Dergisi 5 2 123–126.
IEEE T. Sekmenli, İ. Ciftci, H. Emiroglu, and M. Koplay, “Jejunal İnvajinasyonu Taklit eden Askariazis”, J Contemp Med, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 123–126, 2015, doi: 10.16899/ctd.95458.
ISNAD Sekmenli, Tamer et al. “Jejunal İnvajinasyonu Taklit Eden Askariazis”. Çağdaş Tıp Dergisi 5/2 (May 2015), 123-126. https://doi.org/10.16899/ctd.95458.
JAMA Sekmenli T, Ciftci İ, Emiroglu H, Koplay M. Jejunal İnvajinasyonu Taklit eden Askariazis. J Contemp Med. 2015;5:123–126.
MLA Sekmenli, Tamer et al. “Jejunal İnvajinasyonu Taklit Eden Askariazis”. Çağdaş Tıp Dergisi, vol. 5, no. 2, 2015, pp. 123-6, doi:10.16899/ctd.95458.
Vancouver Sekmenli T, Ciftci İ, Emiroglu H, Koplay M. Jejunal İnvajinasyonu Taklit eden Askariazis. J Contemp Med. 2015;5(2):123-6.